49ers' problems in the RED ZONE is a source of consternation this season, and have also resulted in record-breaking barrage of points, David Akers.

Kicker setting series' single-season record evaluation 20-3 victory over the Steelers on Monday, breaking Jerry Rice's mark of 138 seats in 1987. Akers tied the record with a 22-yard goal in the first quarter, which followed San Francisco, which had first -and-goal at the 2, failed to score a touchdown in the red zone for the ninth straight time in the 23-7 victory over the Cardinals on Nov. 20.

With rice, an analyst with ESPN, watches from the sidelines, the bread plate on Akers 38-yard goal that gave the 49ers 6-0 lead in the second quarter.

Edwards was also listed as questionable, but the game in a 21-19 loss to Arizona on Dec. 11, but did not catch a pass and played a limited images. Edwards has one reception for 5 yards in the last three games where he played.

Historically, the run defense: 49ers became the first team in NFL history to rush a landing permit in the first 14 games of the season. They were tied with 1920 Decatur Staley, which did not allow rushing score in the 13-game season.

49ers' reunion: ESPN analyst and former San Francisco quarterback Steve Young and Trent DILF played catch in the field about two hours before kick-off. After throwing the game broke up, Young threw a pass into the rice.

Rice was not only great in attendance on Monday. Wayne Gretzky was also on the sidelines as a guest of the Steelers. Gretzky said it was the first game he saw at Candlestick Park.

Connor dies at 78: Former 49ers wide receiver Clyde Conner, who caught 203 passes during the eight-year career (1956-1963) in San Francisco, died at his home in Los Altos on December 12. He was the 78th

A native of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Conner attended the University of the Pacific, where he also played basketball. His best season was 1958, when he caught 49 permit, including five for touchdowns.

Briefly: Rookie guard Daniel Kilgore worked the first time. ... Shawntae Spencer was active second straight week, a sign that replaced Tramaine Brock as the No. 4 cornerback. Brock has been inactive for the first time you played, when healthy this season. ... Ted Ginn suffered an ankle injury in the second half kickoff and did not return.